Brad is a natural performer, and his enthusiasm spills over onto the stage with an energy that is palpable, and an honesty that is as endearing as he owns his mistakes and is humbled by his successes. Off-field, Hoggy is a notorious prankster and on-field, a smiling assassin – so there's a carpet bag full of stories to share about the old days and the new.
Current work
As a popular media personality, Hogg is often heard on Perth radio at Mix 94.5FM, 96FM, ABC Radio Grandstand as a Commentator, and Triple M Sydney radio to name but a few.
As Patron of the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, Ambassador of Police Legacy, Ambassador of SDERA (Schools Drug Education & Road Awareness), Ambassador of Homeless Connect, Ambassador of WeetBix Try-Athlon, (and many more), he is active across a series of fundraising events and awareness campaigns involving health, aspiration, homelessness, education and farming. Brad's keen sense of community spirit is tantamount to the character of the man.
Previous experience
Retirement: After a highly successful ODI cricketing career with four World Cup attempts and two World Cup trophies under his belt, Brad Hogg retired from playing any form of cricket in 2008.
Come back: In 2011, at 39 years of age, Hoggy shocked the nation when he made a triumphant return to professional cricket and became a major star of the inaugural 2011 T20 Big Bash League with his beloved state team, the Perth Scorchers. For the past four seasons, sell-out WACA crowds have been chanting his name in unison as the 44-year-old took wicket after wicket with his unique left-arm chinaman bowling style, mixing it up with his googly's and wrong-uns, and fielding with the athleticism of a teenager.
Wins: After four years of winning the right to host the Finals at the WACA (known as The Furnace for BBL), the Perth Scorchers finally clinched the long-awaited victory in the 2013/14 season and then backed it up with another Finals trophy in 2014/15. Hoggys personal efforts see him ranked as the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the competition overall, and his low run rate saw him recalled to the National team for World Cups in 2012 and 2014 - remarkable for a man who is twice the age of many of his teammates.
Age: As a T20 specialist, Hogg is once again one of the most desired players on the world circuit and since his comeback, he has performed in Bangladesh, South Africa, India, Sir Lanka, New Zealand, and the Caribbean. He shows no signs of slowing down and having been snapped up by the Kolkata Knight Riders at the highly coveted 2015 Indian Premier League (IPL), he headlined around the world with his top form and game-changer contribution to the team. Hogg is now officially the world's oldest international professional cricket player.
Talking Points
Not Done Yet
From humble beginnings as an only child on a remote sheep farm in the arid wheatbelt of Western Australia, this story is about a boy with a dream and the man who achieved it, lost it, then found the courage at an impossible age to stand amongst the world’s best again. Not Done Yet
After a highly successful ODI cricketing career, all the more astounding given he competed for a spot against Shane Warne but managed to keep him firmly out of the ODI team, and with two World Cup trophies under his belt, Brad Hogg retired from playing any form of cricket in 2008 to save a marriage. He did not pick up a bat or ball for almost 3 years.
Then, in 2011, at 39 years of age, Hoggy shocked the nation when he made a triumphant return to professional cricket and became a cult-figure of the T20 Big Bash League with the Perth Scorchers. Sell-out crowds chanted his name in unison as the 45 year old took wicket after wicket with his unique left-arm chinaman bowling style, mixing it up with his googly’s and wrong-uns, and fielding with the athleticism of a teenager. At 37, he was one of the worlds most desirable cricketers on the International T20 circuit of franchise cricket, when the impossible happened - he was recalled to the National Team for World Cup Duty once again.
Candidly Speaking
The journey isn’t always what it seems …. Candidly Speaking
Growing up on an isolated wheat and sheep farm. The Baggy Green Dream. Sacrifice. Getting in through the back door. Crippling insecurities. The importance of Mentorship. Victory - Two World Cups. Encounters with Legends of the Game over three decades. The pressure within. The Collapse. Back from the Brink. The Accidental Hero. Reinvention.
The effervescent Brad Hogg, master of the Wrong’Un and the worlds current oldest professional cricketer, talks candidly about his journey to the top, the downward spiral that saw him consider suicide, and the giant leap out of despair to realise a comeback like no cricketer before him has ever experienced. At 48+, Hogg was one of the most desired cricketers on the international T20 circuit displaying a rare enthusiasm and athleticism that astounds cricket lovers around the world.
Hoggs’ speech is a great balance of laughs, personal reflection, emotional depth, and strategies to stay in the game – of life, love and cricket!
Goals and Holes
Motivation to reach goals in your own life – lessons I learned along the way (great for students).
Goals and Holes
The Classic Club Sporty
Humorous speech about great cricketing moments, locker room stories, and world renowned players.
The Classic Club Sporty
At previous events, we found it was difficult to hold the crowd’s attention but I was thrilled to hear not a single sound in the room while Brad was up on stage. Hoggy was hilarious and utte ... keep reading Carlton United Breweries
A huge thank you to Brad for his amazing speech on Saturday… He was honestly one of the best presenters I have ever seen – captivating, even for people like me who are just starting to get into cricket. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much! And the take-home of having to work really hard, not letting fear hold you back and never giving up, really struck a chord. Everyone loved him! We feel extremely privileged that he chose to support us.
Cricketing great Brad Hogg bowled over a glittering crowd at the annual Lifeline WA Black Diamond Gala Ball with a candid, hilarious and poignant speech In a talk that had people in tears of laughter and gratitude.
